Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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